Overview
Excessive hair on the back is a hereditary trait that affects a lot of men. Some people find it distasteful and it has been portrayed as such in movies and television shows. For swimmers, removing this hair reduces resistance, which can improve times. For men who are going to the beach, it can help boost their confidence levels. The way to treat any of these cases is to remove the hair permanently.
Step 1
Get laser hair removal treatments. In this procedure, an intense beam of pulsating light gets shot down into the melanin of the skin where it destroys the hair causing it to fall out. The Alexandrite Laser is one of the most popular types of laser removal. It is used for large areas of hair and people with light- to olive-colored skin. The Diode Laser, often used for people with darker skin, has fast repetition rates. The Yag Laser is used on all skin types including people who are tanning. It generally takes about three to five sessions approximately four to six weeks apart to get a permanent effect. There can be some discomfort involved during the treatments and may produce a sunburned feeling. These procedures need to be done at a laser hair removal clinic by professionals. The cost varies, depending on how much hair you have and how many sessions are required. Treatment usually ranges anywhere from $400 to $500 per session.
Step 2
Use electrolysis, a type of hair removal that involves a tiny needle. This needle gets inserted into follicles, a current of electricity gets sent to the tip, and the hair gets shocked and falls out. This can be a permanent solution but usually requires several treatments.
Step 3
Take advantage of flash lamp therapy. Flash lamps were originally used to treat skin and eye disorders. During research studies in 1990, it was discovered that hair loss was a side effect of their use. Flash lamps were approved for hair removal in 1997. Low-range, filtered wavelength light is flashed into the skin from a hand piece. The follicles of the hair suffer thermal and mechanical damage and the hair dies.
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